SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM 2020
The Cairns Museum has plenty in store for you during the 2021 September – October School Holidays.
Book early for our workshops or drop in for awesome self-guided activities, all in air-conditioned comfort.
WEEK ONE
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 21ST + TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 22ND
SEA-RIFFIC SCIENCE WORKSHOP
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Target Age: 5-12 yrs
Description: Put your lab coats on, tour our Surf Life Saving Exhibition and have fun making some SEA-RIFFIC ocean themed experiments with the Cairns Children’s Museum. Lots of fun to be had!
Run by: Cairns Museum
Cost: Free with entry
Booking required: YES –Book Now
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 23RD
GUIDED KIDS TOURS
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am, 11:30am – 12:30pm, 2:15pm – 3:15pm
Target Age: 5-12 yrs
Description: An interactive, informative & FUN way to explore the Museum!
Run by: Cairns Museum
Cost: Free with entry
Booking required: YES – Book Now
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 23RD + THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24TH
LET’S GO LIFE SAVING! JUNIOR SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Target Age: 5-12 yrs
Description: Fancy being a Junior Life Saver for the morning? Come along and learn what it takes to be a pro.
Get crafty making your very own ‘Ocean in Bottle’ and see how you go in the Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek Challenge. Run in partnership with NQ Surf Life Saving.
Run by: Cairns Museum
Cost: Free with entry
Booking required: YES – Book Now
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25TH
SURF SLIME AND SAND DOUGH WORKSHOP
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Target Age: 5-12 yrs
Description: Check out our Surf Life Saving Exhibition and then get busy making your very own surf slime and sand dough to take home. Let’s get messy!
Run by: Cairns Museum
Cost: Free with entry
Booking required: YES – Book Now
WEEK TWO
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 28TH + TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 29TH
SEA-RIFFIC SCIENCE WORKSHOP
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Target Age: 5-12 yrs
Description: Put your lab coats on, tour our Surf Life Saving Exhibition and have fun making some SEA-RIFFIC ocean themed experiments with the Cairns Children’s Museum. Lots of fun to be had!
Run by: Cairns Museum
Cost: Free with entry
Booking required: YES – Book Now
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 30TH
GUIDED TOURS FOR KIDS
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am, 11:30am – 12:30pm, 2:15pm – 3:15pm
Target Age: all ages
Description: An interactive, informative & FUN way to explore the Museum!
Run by: Cairns Museum
Cost: Free with entry
Booking required: YES – Book Now
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 30TH + THURSDAY OCTOBER 1ST
LET’S GO LIFE SAVING! JUNIOR SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Target Age: 5-12 yrs
Description: Fancy being a Junior Life Saver for the morning?
Come along and learn what it takes to be a pro.
Get crafty making your very own ‘Ocean in Bottle’ and see how you go in the Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek Challenge. Run in partnership with NQ Surf Life Saving.
Run by: Cairns Museum
Cost: Free with entry
Booking required: YES – Book Now
FRIDAY OCTOBER 2ND
SURF SLIME AND SAND DOUGH WORKSHOP
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Target Age: 5-12 yrs
Description: Check out our Surf Life Saving Exhibition and then get busy making your very own surf slime and sand dough to take home. Let’s get messy!
Run by: Cairns Museum
Cost: Free with entry
Booking required: YES – Book Now
DAILY (MONDAY TO SATURDAY) SEPTEMBER 21ST - OCTOBER 3RD
MUSEUM SUPER SLEUTH CHALLENGE
Time: all day
Target Age: kids all ages & families
Description: Put your thinking cap on to solve riddle clues and find the 8 secret code pieces hidden in the Museum. Will you be able to unlock our secret message? Grab your FREE copy of our Super Sleuth Booklet at the Reception desk to begin the fun!
Cost: Free with entry
Booking required: No
MUSEUM PHOTOGRAPHY SCAVENGER HUNT
Time: all day
Target Age: all visitors
Description: Get snapping! Follow the scavenger hunt clues and get creative capturing images from all around the Museum.
Ask a grown-up to upload your favourite pictures to their Facebook or Instagram account (with their permission of course), tag us and use the hashtag #cairnsmuseumphotochallenge.
Keep an eye on our social media pages to see if your images are featured. Pick up your FREE activity sheet at the Reception desk on entry.
Cost: Free with entry
Booking required: No
SOCIAL DISTANCING MEASURES ARE IN PLACE FOR ALL ACTIVITIES.
* Children 7yrs & younger must have parent stay and help child if needed.
MUSEUM ADMISSION TIMES:
Monday to Saturday 10-4pm
ADMISSION PRICES:
Adult: $15
Child (under 14): $6
Family (2 parents or grandparents + 2 kids): $30
Concession: $12
Members: FREE
